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Member of Youth Parliament (MYP)

What is an MYP?

MYP stands for Member of Youth Parliament. As you may or may not know there is a UK Youth Parliament just like the National Parliament. The UK Youth Parliament is made up of MYP’s from each borough in the country.

An MYP is selected annually by the young people within the borough. The main role of an MYP is to make sure that they represent the views of the young people within their borough. These views are then passed on to the national MP’s and local councillors so that changes can be made within your area.

The current MYP for 2010 is:

Oliver Curl
Deputy MYP: Darius Baird

MYP Surgeries

Meet the MYP/Deputy MYP and have your say. Inform your UK Youth Parliament representative about issues that matter to you. MYP Surgeries will be held at the following locations and dates:

• Barnfield Youth Centre
  • Monday 21st June 2010 (Music Project), 7pm
• Searchlight Youth Centre
  • Wednesday 23rd June 2010 (Seniors feedback session), 7pm
• Kingsnympton Youth Centre
  • Wednesday 16th June 2010, 7.00pm
• Basement Youth Cafe
  • Thursday 17th June 2010, 3.30pm-4.30pm

Being the MYP

Duration: the post of MYP lasts for 1 year.

Money: You get none for being an MYP, but you will get some expenses paid for.

Involves:

• Meeting other young people and work directly with them in groups and on an individual basis.
• Representing the views of the young people in Kingston.
• Encouraging young people to speak out and work together co-operatively.
• Encouraging and supporting young people to make decisions and develop their own identity.
• Encouraging equal opportunities.
• Raising issues locally and nationally.
• Meeting MPs and working with the UK Youth Parliament.
• Making sure that young people have a voice.

If elected, you will need to:

• Attend the launch event at the House of Commons.
• Be committed to promoting the voice of young people by attending at least 12 meetings over the next year.
• Take part in the planning, delivery and evaluation of the MYP programme.
• Update your record of achievement.
• Chair the Kingston Youth Council.

You have to:

• Be aged 11-18.
• Live or be in full time education in the Royal Borough of Kingston.

MYP 2009 Photo Gallery

The MYP is involved with several events throughout the year with Kingston Youth Council and the UK Youth Parliament.

Teambuilding residential	Photo shoot and interview	Morris dancing at May Merrie
Attending opening events	Debating at the House of Commons	Volunteering at events

MYP Election and The Count Photo Album

	Votes from the MYP election were counted at the Guildhall on 15 December 2009, voting for Kingston's 2010 Member of Youth Parliament. Take a look at our photo album on Facebook.